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Marco Roberto Balducci
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Biography
I am the son of Italian immigrants who came to the United States in order to seek a better future. I was raised between Mississippi and Florida, and I have been living and working in New Orleans since 2007. I initially came to the Crescent City to work in a project to support and defend immigrants who had come to rebuild the city following Hurricane Katrina.
In 2012, my wife Carol and I opened our own immigration law firm with a vision of providing the highest level of representation to our clients and to help them gain access to unique opportunities in our country. Our mission is to give immigrants access to the American Dream and to add bright and brilliant new flavors to the melting pot of our community and country.
It is an honor to work for immigrants, who enrich our country by bringing their dynamism, drive, history, and families to the U.S.
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Licensed in Louisiana for 13 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Pelton and Balducci, LLC
1100 Poydras St., Suite. 2725, New Orleans, LA, 70163
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Posted by Loic | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Just perfect!
I'm more than satisfied with my experience with Pelton - Balducci! I was very stressed by my steps for my H1b visa and, thanks to their efficiency and seriousness, I was reassured. They answered all my questions in very good time to all my questions, also by telephone from France. I would recomme...
Posted by Nhut Dang | February 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best Immigration Lawyer hands down!
I’m blessed to have made a great decision with choosing Marco to represent me. He’s an amazing lawyer, well organized, great communicator, very informative, definitely cares about the cases he handles as well as his clients.
Posted by Damir Gaynanov | February 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Exemplary professional lawyer
I have worked with Marco Balducci for many years and I can say that he is the best law attorney I've ever met. Exemplary professional lawyer. Marco explained us all our options, filled necessary documents, reminded us of important upcoming dates, and represented us on every step we went trough. I fe...
Posted by Majdi | February 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Recommended lawyer
I finally granted my green card, Mr. Marco and his officers have a very good experience they do professional job, very nice team, everything was very easy through their office, i’ Got denied two times before i go to this office. I really highly recommend them.
Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney and Service
Great and prompt service, all professional interactions. Very compassionate but firm on explaining how the law works. Gave us the impression that he and his partner, Carol Pelton, are very good at working with the law. I would hire him again.
Marco Roberto Balducci's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Marco has been working with the immigrant community for his entire legal career and he cares deeply about his clients. He holds himself to the highest ethical standards and is a zealous advocate. I trust him and value his input on novel legal issues that arise in our similar practices."
"Marco is highly skilled in his practice. I recommend him as he is fully capable of fulfilling client needs."
"I am so impressed with how Marco has designed his practice to do one thing and do it well: help his clients with their immigration needs. His clients are lucky to have him on their side."
"Marco is a dedicated advocate for his clients. He focuses his practice on serving those in an area where there is a real need. Immigration law requires a detailed oriented approach, passion, and compassion - all of which Marco has. I have seen him have success firsthand at immigration court. I highly recommend him."
"Marco Balducci is an intelligent and compassionate attorney, who cares deeply about justice and fairness. I met Marco in law school, and have admired him since. I strongly endorse him as an immigration attorney, because I know it to be the one area of law he has always been passionate about. From the time Marco left San Francisco to help rebuild homes for residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina, he has worked tirelessly to improve his community. He is an honest and kind man, and one who will leave a lasting positive impression on any client or legal professional. My only regret is that we practice on the opposite sides of the country, or else I would refer all of my criminal defense clients with immigration needs to Marco for help."
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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Faith in the Marketplace Award, St. Alphonsus Parish
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
AILA Certificate of Achievement, AILA
2006
Grant Committee, University of San Francisco School of Law Public Interest Law Foundation
2005
Advocate of the Year Semifinalist, University of San Francisco School of Law
2005
Grantee, University of San Francisco School of Law Public Interest Law Foundation
2004
Grantee, University of San Francisco School of Law Public Interest Law Foundation
2003
Legal Research and Writing, CALI
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Pelton and Balducci, LLC
2007 - 2013
Immigration Staff Attorney, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
Associations
2018 - Present
Tulane University Legal Assistance Program (TULAP)Attorney
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAILA Liaison to the Houston and New Orleans Asylum Offices
2014 - Present
National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration ProjectMember
2012 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2014 - 2015
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAILA Liaison to U.S. Customs and Border Protection
2008 - 2010
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationLiaison to the New Orleans Field Office of USCIS
2004 - 2006
University of San Francisco School of Law St. Thomas More SocietyPresident
2003 - 2004
University of San Francisco St. Thomas More SocietyEvents Coordinator
Sample of Legal Cases
Matter of V-H-
Asylum granted
Matter of Z-V-
Clients granted asylum
Matter of S-N-
Asylum granted in immigration court
Matter of A-R-
Remand to immigration court. Permanent residence obtained
Matter of G-K-
Removal order rescinded, permanent residence obtained
Education
2006
University of San Francisco School of Law
JD
1999
Georgetown University
BS
Speaking Engagements
2018
Immigration Law or Rhetoric?
Current Trends in Immigration Law
2017
Provisional Custody by Mandate for Immigrants
Provisional Custody by Mandate for Immigrants
2016
AILA Midsouth and AILA Texas Chapter Joint Conference
Particular Social Group Update in Asylum Cases
2015
Lollapal -"U"-za: Focus on the U Visa
Cultural Competency and Intro to Migration
2014
Louisiana State Bar Association Summer School (Sandestin)
Is There an Alien in my Case and Does it Matter?
2014
Louisiana State Bar Association Immigration Law Update
Immigration Options for Survivors
2014
Left Out in Louisiana
Louisiana’s Immigrant Population and its Legal Representation Needs
2014
AILA Fundamentals Conference
Fundamentals of Family Immigration
2012
Loyola University College of Law Experiential Learning Program
“Representing Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence”
2012
Loyola University College of Law
"Perspectives on Immigration Law Practice"
2012
La Casa del Alfarero Church
“Know Your Rights"
2011
VAWA Self Petitions Clinic
"Introduction to Self-Petitions under the Violence Against Women Act"
2011
New Orleans Provincial Council
"Regional and National Immigration Issues"
2011
Loyola University College of Law
“Serving Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence and Other Crimes”
2011
LaFourche Parish Sheriff's Office
"Under-Utilized Tools to Investigate Crimes against Immigrants and to Empower Immigrant Survivors"
2011
Immigration Laws for Legal Assistance Corporations
"Cross-Cultural Lawyering"
2010
Temporary Protected Status Processing
"Haiti TPS Workshop"
2010
Proving Persecution in Asylum Cases
"BodyTalk: U.S. Immigration Law and the Power of a Good Medical Exam"
2010
Orleans Parish DA
"Introduction to Immigration Benefits for Survivors"
2010
Marshall University, Charleston, WV
"SB 1070: The Push to Criminalize Immigrants"
2010
LCADV
"Serving Immigrant Survivors"
2010
LaSalle Detention Center
"Legal Orientation Program"
2010
Jefferson Parish DA
“Introduction to Immigration Benefits for Survivors”
2010
ESL Class of St. Anna's Episcopal Church
"Immigration Law"
2010
2010
CLINIC Convening
“Cutting Edge Issues in U Visas”
2009
Tulane Public Interest Law Foundation
"Perspectives on Nonprofit Practice"
2009
Louisiana Interchurch Conference
“Immigration in Louisiana”
2009
Latino Health Access Network Prenatal Group
"Know Your Rights"
Publications
2018
The Clarion Herald
‘Right And Wrong’ On Immigration Adheres To Higher Law
2018
2018
Tulane Hullabaloo
Undocumented Student Support Committee wins campus victories
2017
Times Picayune
Despite Trump Claims, DACA Was on Sound Legal Footing
2016
2016 AILA Midsouth and AILA Texas Chapters Joint Conference Program
"New Orleans vs. Nawlins: You Can't Say That! Proper Articulation of Particular Social Groups"
Languages
Spanish
French
Italian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was arrested for dui in 2011.But right now am trying to apply for a green card through marriage or adjustment of status.?
07 Jun 2017
Q&A
Late file of I-539 what should I do ?
29 May 2017
Q&A
Can I apply directly to USCIS for Adjustment of Status with my approved VAWA I-360 where I have 2002 outstanding Removal Order ?
25 May 2017